The brutal murder of Paola Salcedo, a popular TV host and influencer, has sent shockwaves through Mexico, intertwining the worlds of entertainment and sports in an unexpected tragedy. The sister of Cruz Azul soccer star Carlos Salcedo, was gunned down in Mexico City as she left a circus with her four-year-old son.
Her untimely death has sparked an outcry for justice and brought the country's femicide crisis into sharp focus. However, what makes this case particularly unsettling are the accusations from within her own family. María Isabel Hernández, Paola and Carlos Salcedo's own mother is accusing her son of orchestrating the murder.
Carlos Salcedo and Paola Salcedo murder
A day after the horrific incident, Carlos Salcedo surprised fans by requesting to be released from his team, citing "family problems." Afterwards, it was leaked that he also talked about a transfer to the MLS.
However, nobody could have guessed that this move hinted at deeper issues soon to come to light. Now, his mother is accusing the soccer player and his wife, Andrea Navarro, of being the masterminds behind Paola's murder. This claim has added a new layer of complexity to an already tragic story, revealing a history of family discord.
"Justice for my daughter. Justice for Paola. Feminicide. The real reason why Carlos Salcedo wants to leave the country is because he and his wife Andrea Navarro are the masterminds of Paola's murder," wrote Hernández on Instagram. She also posted a photo of Paola Salcedo with her young son.
The Salcedo family feud
The first public sign of discord among the Salcedos appeared in 2018 when Carlosaired his grievances against his family on social media. He posted a letter accusing several family members of causing harm to his personal and professional life. In this letter, he described his sister Paola as "psychologically unstable," noting her repeated psychiatric treatments.
He also accused his father of failing in his role as his representative and of misusing confidential information.
The same year, the Mexican soccer player faced a paternity lawsuit filed by his first wife, Ivanna Sigüenza, in Guadalajara. The courtroom drama escalated into a physical altercation among family members. According to Paola, the fight broke out because one of Carlos's aunts insulted her mother.
María Isabel Hernández later revealed that during this hearing, she attempted to hand over an envelope containing alleged evidence of Andrea Navarro's infidelity, which was thwarted by the family's intervention, leading to the altercation.
During the years, one of the most severe accusations Carlos made against his sister Paola was that she engaged in sexual relationships with several soccer players to gain privileged information and even attempted to extort a player.
Despite these harsh accusations, the family appeared to reconcile in 2020 when Paola became a mother alongside Uruguayan goalkeeper Nikolas Vikonis. This period saw increased social media interaction between Carlos and his family, hinting at mended relationships.
Carlos Salcedo's reaction
María Isabel Hernández's accusations against his son and daughter-in-law have caused a frenzy in Mexico and Latino soccer and entertainment fans in the US. Last night, Salcedo broke his silence about the whole thing with a simple message: "Thank you for all your support in this moment."
The tragic murder of Paola Salcedo has not only unveiled the Salcedo family's tumultuous past but also reignited the urgent conversation about femicide in Mexico. María Isabel Hernández's public accusations against her son have added a dramatic twist, as the family now faces scrutiny from the public and law enforcement.
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